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Female Lawyer Assaulted At Supreme Court
A female lawyer was assaulted by a male litigant at the Supreme Court today [Aug 28], and a 59 year old Sandys parish man has been arrested, while the lawyer was taken to the hospital where she is being treated for facial injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a report of assault that took place at the Supreme Court today.... Read more of this article
Appleby’s 2014 Scholarship & Bursary Recipients
Appleby today announced its 2014 scholarship and bursary recipients, with the firm’s Legal Education Scholarship, valued at $30,000, awarded to Korin Knights [pictured], currently studying at the University of Wales via Kaplan Holborn College in London to pursue an LLB. Mr Knights is also a summer law student intern at Appleby, gaining experience... Read more of this article
Former Berkeley Student Awarded Scholarship
Former Berkeley Institute honours student Stephen Edwards has his sights set firmly on a legal career after being awarded a prestigious scholarship from one of the island’s top law firms. Mr. Edwards, 18, has been awarded the Conyers Dill & Pearman Legal Scholarship, which is given to a Bermudian enrolled in a law degree course leading to a Commonwealth... Read more of this article
Mark Pettingill Parts Ways With Clarien Bank
Only weeks after being appointed the Chief Legal Officer of Clarien Bank in May 2014, former Attorney-General Mark Pettingill has parted ways with the company. Mr. Pettingill resigned as Attorney-General on May 22, 2014 to join Clarien, being replaced by Trevor Moniz, while Mr. Pettingill remains in the House as a backbencher. In a statement issued... Read more of this article
CD&P Law Firm To Host Student Open House
Current and would-be law students are being invited to look behind the scenes at one of the island’s leading legal firms as Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited is holding a student open house on August 14 at its offices at Richmond House, on Par-la-Ville Road. The event is designed to promote the practice of law in Bermuda and provide young Bermudian... Read more of this article
CD&P Named Offshore Law Firm Of The Year
Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited said they believe the “strength of Bermuda as a financial centre was a major factor behind it receiving one of the legal industry’s top awards.” Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited surpassed seven shortlisted law firms – Appleby, Bedell Cristin, Carey Olsen, Harney Westwood & Riegels, Maples... Read more of this article
Lawyers Promote Bermuda In Switzerland
Two lawyers have just returned to Bermuda after promoting the island at a conference in Switzerland. Jeffrey Elkinson, a director in the Conyers Dill & Pearman Litigation and Insolvency department, and Peter Pearman, a director in the firm’s Private Client and Trust department, both spoke at the Transcontinental Trusts Conference, in Geneva. The... Read more of this article
Applications Open: $10,000 Legal Scholarship
Sedgwick Chudleigh has invited applications for its Legal Education Award, which is for the academic year commencing in September/October 2014, and is in the amount of $10,000. The successful applicant will be enrolled in a law degree course [including the Legal Practice Course or the Bar Professional Training Course], and will be expected to demonstrate... Read more of this article
John Hindess Called To The Bermuda Bar
Marshall Diel & Myers Limited’s new associate John Hindess [pictured] was called to the Bermuda Bar earlier today [June 13]. Mr. Hindess joined the Litigation and Advice Team at Marshall Diel & Myers Ltd. at the beginning of June 2014 and was eager to obtain rights of audience in the Courts of Bermuda. Mr. Hindess was born and raised... Read more of this article
Marshall Diel & Myers Hires Two New Associates
Marshall Diel & Myers Limited recently welcomed two new lawyers to its team. John Hindess joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation & Advice group, while Alma Dismont joined as an associate in the Matrimonial & Family group. “John and Alma are valuable additions to the team. In addition to enhancing our ability to serve our growing... Read more of this article
Bermuda Judiciary Hosts International Judges
Nearly 40 international judges and judicial officers from around the world gathered in Bermuda in May, as the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute [CJEI)]held its conference in Bermuda for the first time. Chief Justice Ian Kawaley said: “Feedback was very favourable from the international delegates. Everything went smoothly-and they loved Bermuda!” On... Read more of this article
Pettingill Appointed Clarien Chief Legal Officer
Clarien Bank today [May 30] confirmed the appointment of Mark Pettingill as Chief Legal Officer, following what they said was an “extensive local and international recruitment process.” Mr. Pettingill brings over 20 years’ experience to the position, and most recently served as the Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs for the... Read more of this article
